Town Pop. 773

Living in Marsh Gibbon: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Marsh Gibbon comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Marsh Gibbon most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the OX27 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 43 points above the OX27 district's 46/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see OX27 postcode district.

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Marsh Gibbon scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Townsend 5 crimes
  3. 3 Millfield Close 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.451 · PM2.5 6.496 · PM10 10.89 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital11.2 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital12.9 mi
The Horton General Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAlchester Medical Group3.3 mi
GP capacity1,936 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
89
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate66.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired23.7%Student3%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership70%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Buckinghamshire · 2026-27
A £1,685
B £1,965
C £2,246
D £2,527
E £3,089
F £3,650
G £4,212
H £5,054
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Bicester North 3.8 mi
Bicester Village 3.8 mi
Islip 9.2 mi
J9 M40 6.2 mi
J9 M40 6.3 mi
J10 M40 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Marsh Gibbon in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Edgcott 33 2.3 mi away ⇄
Launton 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Calvert 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Buckinghamshire) 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Blackthorn 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Grendon Underwood 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stratton Audley 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ambrosden 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Steeple Claydon 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Piddington (Cherwell) 30 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bicester 66 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marsh Gibbon a nice place to live?

Marsh Gibbon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marsh Gibbon is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Marsh Gibbon?

Marsh Gibbon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 38 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marsh Gibbon?

Among the top-rated schools in Marsh Gibbon is Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Marsh Gibbon in total.

Marsh Gibbon in context

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Postcode districts in Marsh Gibbon

OX27 44 ⇄

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